30 Cozy Crockpot Chicken Dinners - Budgeting for Bliss

Looking for easy family-friendly dinners to add to your weekly meal plan? Try these 30 cozy crockpot chicken dinner recipes for simple set-it-and-forget-it meals.

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How is it possible that it’s already fall? This year has flown right by and although I’m sad to say goodbye to summer and all the delicious summer picnics, potlucks, and BBQ. I’m anxiously awaiting all the holiday fun that is just around the corner.

And to me, all that fun begins with fall and its chilly nights sitting by the fire, the colorful fallen leaves and cozy recipes just waiting to be enjoyed. That is why when autumn finally arrives, I start to pull out my old cookbooks and search online for new recipes to add to my weekly meal plan.

Besides hearty fall casseroles and one-pot meals, my go-to dinners when the days start getting shorter and the air more chilly are in the crockpot. Whether I’m making delicious crockpot ground beef recipes, 5-ingredient slow cooker recipes, or hearty crockpot soup recipes, making dinner in my slow cooker guarantees a no-fuss weeknight dinner that I know my whole family will love.

However, I realized the other day while looking through my fall crockpot recipes that I’ve never shared any crockpot chicken recipes. So, I thought I would gather up some of the best dump-and-go cozy crockpot recipes with chicken to share with you in case you need a little dinner inspiration this week.

30 Cozy Dump and Go Crockpot Chicken Dinners

These 30 dump-and-go crockpot chicken dinner recipes are the perfect set-it-and-forget-about-it meals for busy weeknights this fall. Find the easiest and most delicious slow-cooked chicken recipes such as crockpot chicken and stuffing, buffalo chicken cheesesteaks, chicken fajitas, honey garlic chicken, and barbecue chicken quinoa chili.

Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Chicken– The Magical Slow Cooker

Italian dressing, brown sugar, and chicken breasts are combined and tossed in the crockpot for an easy prep Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Chicken the whole family is sure to enjoy. Add your favorite side dishes for a full meal packed with great flavor.

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs– Joyous Apron

This delicious BBQ Chicken Thighs recipe is made in the crockpot and requires only 10 minutes of prep time. It’s the perfect easy weeknight dinner meal.

Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks– One Pot Only

Made with kitchen staples, this slow cooker chicken drumsticks recipe features perfectly seasoned chicken drumsticks coated in barbeque sauce slow cooked to perfection in a crockpot. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. You’ll get tender, juicy chicken drumsticks every single time.

Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing– Everyday Family Cooking

This Crockpot chicken and stuffing recipe is as easy as adding all the ingredients to your slow cooker and letting it do all the work for you.

Mississippi Crockpot Chicken-Belle of the Kitchen

If you want to make a moist and flavorful chicken dinner that does not take long to prepare, try this Mississippi Crockpot Chicken recipe. It’s an easy dump-and-go recipe that gets rave reviews, and it tastes great over mashed potatoes or rice.

Fiesta Crack Chicken– Crock Pots and Flip Flops

Make this simple and delicious fiesta chicken for dinner. There is no chopping needed for this dump-and-go meal. Throw everything in for the easiest-ever dish everyone will love.

Crockpot Tuscan Chicken– Gypsy Plate

This crock pot Tuscan chicken is drenched in a creamy sauce loaded with great Mediterranean flavors. It’s an easy and delicious make-ahead weeknight dinner.

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta- The Forked Spoon

Crockpot Creamy Chicken Pasta Dish is a delightful mix of readily available, straightforward ingredients like marinara sauce, tomatoes, pasta, cream cheese, and chicken. A favorite among both children and adults, this rich chicken pasta is ideal for bustling families who appreciate tasty, comforting meals.

Crockpot Smothered Chicken– The Feathered Nester

Experience the convenience and taste of Crock Pot Smothered Chicken, a delightful dish that requires minimal effort. This recipe showcases the goodness of fresh kale or spinach, adding both a burst of flavor and a nutritious boost to your meal.

Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteaks– Couch Potato Camping

A twist on a classic cheesesteak recipe, the spicy buffalo cheesesteak couldn’t be easier to put together. Blue cheese and buffalo sauce make a spicy and savory meal.

Slow Cooker Queso Chicken- Busy Day Dinners

Get the party started with the Slow Cooker Queso Chicken recipe, the ultimate family favorite that’s a perfect fit for game days. The crockpot does all the work so you don’t have to worry about dinner.

Crockpot Chicken Fajitas– Easy Weeknight Recipes

Crockpot Chicken Fajitas are delicious and best for those busy days when you want a meal without the hassle. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or want an easy-to-make dinner, these fajitas are the perfect recipe.

Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken– Dizzy Busy and Hungry

This chicken dinner takes just 5 Ingredients and 5 minutes of “dump” time. It’s the best exotic dinner you will eat today.

Slow Cooker Chicken Stew-Living Lou

This delicious creamy slow cooker chicken stew is a creamy and hearty dish perfect for chilly nights. Made with chicken breasts or thighs, carrots, potatoes, and peas this is a family favorite recipe that couldn’t be easier to make.

Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice– Where is My Spoon

The slow cooker or crock pot chicken and rice bring together tasty and aromatic flavors. It’s a classic dish that will surely make you happy.

Crockpot Apple Chicken Breast Recipe– A Cedar Spoon

Crockpot Apple Chicken Breast Recipe is the perfect cool-weather slow cooker meal. This dish screams fall with sweet apples, and savory butternut squash cooked low and slow with chicken breasts and a sweet maple syrup sauce. The spices of ginger and thyme take this dish to the next level and really add a lot of delicious flavor.

Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken-An Edible Mosaic

You can use your crockpot or slow cooker to effortlessly make this restaurant-quality Thai Peanut Chicken for weeknight dinner. It takes just 15 minutes to prep and doesn’t dirty any other dishes. Serve it with rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice to get another veggie in. And it freezes well, which means it’s great for meal prep.

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes- The Lazy Slow Cooker

Slow cooker buffalo chicken sloppy Joes are a delicious and easy mash-up of two classic dishes. Famous buffalo wing sauce slow-cooked together with ground chicken and served sloppy joe-style.

Crockpot BBQ Chicken-Joy Filled Eats

BBQ chicken cooks up with no effort in the crockpot or slow cooker. You can set it and forget it.

Slow Cooker Asian Glazed Chicken– Call Me PMC

It also only takes about 5 minutes to pull together and will fill your house with the most amazing garlicky flavor while cooking.

Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken- Suburban Simplicity

Once you take a bite of this easy and flavorful Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken, you’ll put it on your meal plan week after week. It’s a great dump-n-go weeknight dinner.

Crockpot Ranch Chicken Sliders-Intelligent Domestications

Only two simple ingredients go into this easy Crockpot recipe for Ranch Chicken sliders.

Slow Cooker Spicy Chipotle Chicken Chili– Flavorful Eats

Slow Cooker Spicy Chipotle Chili is a fabulous one-pot meal! Made with lots of fresh veggies, chicken, cream cheese, and spicy chipotle in adobo, this chili is exploding with flavor.

Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Quinoa Chili- I Heart Eating

Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Quinoa Chili is an easy, healthy crock pot chicken dinner recipe. With just a few minutes of prep, you can enjoy this good-for-you meal.

Slow Cooker White Bean and Chicken Enchilada Soup- Moore or Less Cooking

This slow cooker white bean and chicken enchilada soup is a hearty and delicious crockpot soup recipe. Loaded with chicken, green chiles, beans, and spices, it’s the perfect comforting meal for busy weeknights.

Crockpot Apricot Chicken- Today’s Creative Life

Whip up a super easy crockpot apricot chicken by tossing in chicken, apricot preserves, French dressing, and onion soup mix– that’s it! Let your crockpot do the work as these ingredients mix and mingle into a sweet-meets-savory dish that’s all flavor with minimal fuss. Serve over rice with veggies for a simple dinner idea.

Keto Whole Crockpot Chicken-Fit to Serve

This slow cooker whole chicken recipe practically cooks itself. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, or lazy weekends. It’s guaranteed to become a family favorite.

Crockpot Ranch Cream Cheese Chicken– Bunny’s Warm Oven

Crock Pot Ranch Cream Cheese Chicken is so easy yet packed full of flavor. Its creamy consistency and light ranch flavor along with the fork-tender chicken breasts is irresistible.

Crockpot Mexican Shredded Chicken- The Roasted Root

5-Ingredient Crock Pot Mexican Shredded Chicken for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and more. This simple recipe requires only 5 basic ingredients and turns out perfectly tender and flavorful.

Crockpot Chicken Wraps– Num’s the Word

These crockpot chicken wraps are perfect for busy weeknights. A quick and easy slow cooker chicken recipe that the whole family will enjoy.

I hope you found some dinner inspiration for the week in this list of 30 cozy crockpot chicken recipes. These slow-cooked chicken recipes are the ultimate comfort food to enjoy this fall (or any time of year). Plus, they are the absolute easiest recipes because they are simply dump-and-go, saving you time in the kitchen. Enjoy!

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